Year 6 Class Teacher and English Lead

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Hollywell Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Upper Key Stage 2 Practitioner to join our team as a Year 6 Class Teacher with responsibility for leading English.

The post is to commence 1 September 2026.

This is a key role within our school and is suited to an experienced teacher with a strong track record in UKS2 and a genuine passion for English.

The Role

You will:

• Lead a Year 6 class, securing strong academic outcomes through high-quality, ambitious teaching.
• Drive standards in English across the school (reading, writing and spelling).
• Support curriculum development and staff confidence in English.
• Work alongside senior leaders to sustain and improve whole-school outcomes.
• Contribute fully to our collaborative, team-based culture.

Essential:

• Proven experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2.
• Knowledge of Key Stage 2 assessments.

Desirable:

• Experience of leading a core subject.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, Voice 21 and high-quality oracy practice.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with evidence of sustained impact.
• Has high expectations of attainment, behaviour and presentation.
• Demonstrates a clear passion for English and subject leadership.
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
• Values teamwork and contributes positively to school life.

At Hollywell, collaboration is central to how we work. We are a single-form entry school where teamwork, professional trust and shared ambition underpin our success.

About Hollywell

We are a successful, happy, single-form entry primary school in Kimberley, Nottingham, and part of the East Midlands Education Trust.

Our motto, “At Hollywell Everyone Matters” reflects our inclusive, relational ethos. We provide a safe, ambitious and enriched learning environment where children thrive academically and personally.

We offer:

• Friendly, motivated children who enjoy learning.
• A strong, supportive staff team.
• A clear commitment to wellbeing and manageable workload.
• High-quality CPD and leadership development.
• A supportive governing body and Trust network.
• A school judged Good by Ofsted (June 2023)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Upper Key Stage 2 teacher who is ready to make a wider impact and lead English within a supportive, forward-thinking school.

Visits to school are warmly encouraged.

Please contact the school office on 0115 9195898 or email head@hollywellprimary.org  to arrange a visit.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website. 

To apply: www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

Please ensure your application is completed no later than 12 Noon on the Closing Date.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

Provisional Interview Date:  14 April 2026